I wonder if PA unemployment pays more than NY?? Might be worth checking if you qualify in both states and picking the better one. Thats what my cousin did when he moved.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! To summarize what I've learned: 1. I'll continue my NY unemployment claim after moving to PA 2. Need to update my address in the NY.gov system 3. Continue certifying weekly and meeting NY work search requirements 4. Make a note during certification about my move 5. Keep detailed records of work searches (minimum 3 per week) 6. Be prepared for tax complications next year 7. Set up mail forwarding with USPS This community is amazing! I was so stressed about this and now I feel much better prepared for my move. I'll update my address as soon as I have my new place secured.

Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! My husband is going to do his final certification this Sunday and make sure to accurately report his work days. Then he'll stop certifying after that. I feel much better knowing the proper procedure now. I'll also have him save his job offer letter and first paystub just in case there are questions later.

One other tip - make sure your husband checks his email and mail for a while even after stopping his claim. Sometimes there are notifications or questions that come up later. The NY unemployment system occasionally does random audits, and if they contact him and he doesn't respond, it can cause issues.

btw anyone else notice how id.me problems got soooo much worse since january?? my friend applied last year and had zero issues but now everyone i know has problems with it

UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! For anyone with similar problems, here's what worked: 1. I used Claimyr to get through to NYSDOL (took 1.5 hours instead of endless busy signals) 2. The agent connected me with their special ID.me support team 3. They found that my identity was linked to an old account created when I briefly looked into unemployment in 2023 but never completed an application 4. They unlinked my ID from the old account and reset my verification status 5. I had to go through ID.me verification again, but this time it worked perfectly Thank you everyone for your help! I should receive all my back payments within 3-5 business days.

Hey have you checked if your benefit year expired? Sometimes people get their backpay right around when their benefit year ends and then need to file a new claim to keep getting payments.

Just following up - were you able to resolve this issue? I ask because many other claimants are experiencing similar problems right now. There appears to be a systematic issue with payments following large back pay distributions in March 2025.

Quick update on my earlier comment: it seems they updated their forms recently. The UI-999P was renamed in January 2025 to the LO430 form that someone mentioned above. However, the most efficient method is actually through your NY.gov account under My Documents > Request Official Records > Benefit Verification. This generates an official PDF with a verification code that's legally acceptable for housing applications. I work in HR and we accept these for employment verification regularly.

UPDATE: I finally got my verification letter! The online method through my NY.gov account worked perfectly. For anyone else needing this document, go to NY.gov > My Benefits > Document Center > Request Official Records > Benefit Verification. Then select the option for "Benefit End Date Certification." I had my PDF in less than 5 minutes! Thanks everyone for your help!

I was in the EXACT same situation last month!!! It's so frustrating I know. What finally worked for me was calling right at 8:30 (not 8:00 when everyone else is calling) and then immediately pressing 1, then 6, then 1 again when the automated system started. For some reason this combo got me to a different queue with shorter wait time. Finally got through after trying for days. Good luck!!!

After reading through this thread, your situation with reduced hours and employer contesting is definitely something that requires speaking with a representative. Since time is of the essence with bills coming due, you might want to consider the Claimyr service mentioned earlier or try the specific key combinations others have suggested. The important thing is documenting everything - save proof of all your call attempts, have evidence of your reduced hours, and keep notes of any conversations once you do get through. This documentation can help if you need to escalate your case.

I'm in almost the exact same situation! My benefit year ends next month and I'm also working part-time. I'm super nervous about having to start over with a new claim... Did you end up filing yet? How did it go? I'm worried they'll calculate my benefits differently and I'll get less money.

Quick update based on the 2025 rules: When filing a new claim after expiration while working part-time, make sure to have the following ready: 1. Accurate records of all part-time earnings (weekly breakdown) 2. Documentation of your work search activities (even while working part-time) 3. Your current employer's information 4. Any separation documents from previous employers The new monetary determination will be based on your earnings during the base period, so your weekly benefit amount may change depending on how much you've been earning at your part-time job.

Since you mentioned working for about 2 months between claims, I would definitely recommend speaking with a specialist before your benefit year ends. That may qualify you for a new claim sooner, especially if those earnings were substantial enough. DOL uses a calculation based on your highest-earning quarters to determine eligibility. Also, make sure you continue certifying weekly during this transition period, even if you're not receiving payments. This creates a record in the system that you're still looking for work and maintains your claim status while you sort everything out.

You can still certify for last week if it's within the 7-day window for late certification. This is important because: 1) it maintains your active status in the system, and 2) those certifications could potentially be payable retroactively if you qualify for certain types of extensions or if your new claim is processed with an effective date that would cover those weeks. Regarding your work history - the standard requirement for a new claim is earnings in at least two quarters of your base period, with a minimum total earnings threshold. Those two months of work might qualify if they crossed a quarter boundary and if you earned enough.

when did u first file ur claim? cuz theres also a BYE date (benefit year end) that matters 2. if ur at 26 weeks of benefits but not at ur BYE date its different than if ur at ur BYE date

Update: I just logged into my account and noticed there's now a message saying I need to complete an "Extended Benefits Eligibility Questionnaire" before my claim can be evaluated for EB! Has anyone filled this out before? It seems to be asking for detailed information about my job search efforts for the past 8 weeks.

hope ur leg gets better soon man, that sucks

Update us on how it goes!! The disability system is SO broken in NY, I swear!!! Maybe your experience will be better than mine was. 🤞